01 Day - Hanoi City Tour with local expert

As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered one of the main cultural centres of Vietnam, where most Vietnamese dynasties have left their imprint. Even though some relics have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike. The city hosts more cultural sites than any city in Vietnam, and boasts more than 1,000 years of history, and that of the past few hundred years has been well preserved.

01 Day - Hanoi City Tour with local expert 1

01 Day - Hanoi City Tour with local expert 2

Private Holidays off beaten paths in Vietnam

IN THE MORNING
08:00 depart from your hotel with the guide of Luxury Travel for Ba Dinh Square where you will visit to the mausoleum of the historic figure and father of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh and the former president’s stilt house where he lived from 1958 to 1969, his former home illustrates the modesty of this Vietnamese revolutionary. The One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 will be visited next: This structure is one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Continue on with the Temple of Literature: In 1076 Quoc Tu Giam - Vietnam's first university, also referred to as Van Mieu, was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past. A Vietnamese lunch will be served at a restaurant in the city.

IN THE AFTERNOON
Visit the fascinating Ethnology Museum, which are both a research center and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. At the end of the afternoon visit Ngoc Son Taoist Temple, located on a little island of Hoan Kiem Lake and listen to a beautiful legend of this central Lake and learn about the rare species of tortoise which still live there. Move on with a short stroll around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, which is also known as the ‘36 streets’. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. Finish the day with a Cyclo Tour throught the maze of the Old Quarter and a Water Puppet show. This is a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life of the farmer and episodes of national history.

Note: If you are interested in other places besides the ones mentioned in the sample itinerary above, let us know as we are also open for you to have it customized with our suggestions and advises. Other places for reference: Ho Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton), Vietnam History Museum, Woman Museum, Vietnam Fine Art Museum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Vietnam Military History Museum

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